Category: Wheels & Tires

Eptura Enhances Fleet Maintenance Software with Tire Tracking to Improve Driver Safety and Reduce Accidents

Eptura Enhances Fleet Maintenance Software with Tire Tracking to Improve Driver Safety and Reduce Accidents

| June 8, 2023

Fleet managers can now monitor tire usage, age and log repairs to reduce vehicular traffic incidents Eptura, the global worktech leader, enhanced its Fleet Maintenance software with Tire Tracking capabilities to help fleet managers better understand the usage and history of fleet tires while ensuring the safety of technicians, drivers, and equipment out on the […]

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Platform Science Adds Aperia’s Tire Inspection App to Solutions Catalog

Platform Science Adds Aperia’s Tire Inspection App to Solutions Catalog

| June 8, 2023

Aperia’s Halo Drive app makes pre-trip tire inspections efficient and adds additional ease for drivers Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, and Aperia Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of tire management technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle tractors and trailers, announced today that Aperia’s Halo Drive app will be featured […]

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GOODYEAR LAUNCHES NEW ALL-POSITION TIRE FOR SELECT GILLIG ELECTRIC METRO BUSES AND EV TRANSIT FLEETS

GOODYEAR LAUNCHES NEW ALL-POSITION TIRE FOR SELECT GILLIG ELECTRIC METRO BUSES AND EV TRANSIT FLEETS

| June 7, 2023

The Urban Max BSAEV offers lower rolling resistance to help extend range*, provide enhanced traction and support the increased load-carrying capacity of electric buses The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) introduced the newest EV-ready tire for communities around the country looking to drive their buses and transit fleets more efficiently while transitioning to more […]

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New survey finds less than a quarter of US public aware of tire pollution issue

New survey finds less than a quarter of US public aware of tire pollution issue

| May 25, 2023

78% did not know that electric vehicles wear down tires faster than conventional combustion cars, a fact which will lead to increased pollution as EV uptake increases A first-of-its-kind study by British-based tire manufacturer ENSO has revealed the acute lack of public awareness surrounding the tire pollution crisis. The company has introduced a more durable, […]

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Bridgestone Celebrates Groundbreaking of $60 Million Expansion of Retread Tire Plant in Texas 

Bridgestone Celebrates Groundbreaking of $60 Million Expansion of Retread Tire Plant in Texas 

| May 17, 2023

Bridgestone’s $60 million investment in Abilene, Texas plant will support the  rapid growth of retread tire business Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) celebrated the expansion of the company’s Bridgestone Bandag, LLC manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas with an official groundbreaking ceremony today. The 50,000-square-foot, $60 million expansion of the Abilene plant is aimed at the growing demand […]

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<strong>Anyline Launches Commercial Tire Tread Scanner for Mobile Devices</strong>

Anyline Launches Commercial Tire Tread Scanner for Mobile Devices

| May 8, 2023

New scanning solution completes a holistic digital view of tire health for commercial trucking and fleet operators Anyline, launched an industry-first Commercial Tire Tread Scanner that can be used on any camera-enabled smartphone or mobile device. The scanning solution allows fleet operators to improve tire performance and longevity, ensure driver safety and reduce vehicle inspection […]

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